Mercy San Juan Medical Center·Carmichael, California
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care plans to provide counseling and crisis intervention for patients and families. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advocate for patient perspectives and connect clients with community resources.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California.
Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology.
Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.
One Community.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges.Every day, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources.
You'll advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being.To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, strong knowledge of community resources, and proven crisis management abilities, fostering positive change and client empowerment.
Performs psycho-emotional-social/environmental assessments on patients.
Formulates plans for patients with social, emotional, and resource needs.
Provides interventions and counsels patients and families for emotional, social and resource issues.
Serves as the professional on the multi-disciplinary team that advocates for patient's perspective in planning for care.
Maintains current clinical training and skills to provide competent care to: Disadvantaged, Disenfranchised and Vulnerable Patient's and Families, Critically Ill, Traumatically Injured, Terminally Ill, End of Life situations, Maternal and Infant, Mentally Ill, Substance Abuse Issues.
Manages caseload with timely response to referrals and high risk screening.
Job Requirements Required Masters Other from a School of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
At least two (2) years of clinical and/or medical social work experience.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker: CA.
Excellent Customer service and presentation skills are a must.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential.
Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills.
Requires a Master's degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work and a valid CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license. Candidates must have at least two years of clinical or medical social work experience.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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